Cegep Marie Victorin

Cégep Marie – Victorin is a public educational institution located in Montreal, Quebec. This college offers a number of pre-university programs, technical and double DEC (Diploma of College Studies). A pre university program usually spans for over two years and it acts like a preparatory course to seek admissions in university programs. Technical programs usually take three years to compete and are for students who wish to pursue skilled trades.

CEGEP, Maries is home to a cosmopolitan crowd from all over the globe, excellent student services as well as highly trained professional staff members. Students are trained in academics; along with the theoretical concepts students are given hands on experience through training and internship programs.

CEGEP is affiliated with the ACCC (Canada Colleges and Institutes Association) as well as CCAA (Canadian College Athletic Association). CEGEP has been instrumentally involved in providing employability and career opportunities to its current students as well as alumni.

CEGEP has a diverse student body from all over the world, as well as excellent student services and highly qualified professional personnel. Students receive academic training, as well as hands-on experience through training and internship programmes, in addition to theoretical learning.

Academic programs that emphasize practical skills allow for more hands-on training, active and long-term learning. Students are held accountable for their education through involvement, autonomy, and accountability in the classroom. A wide range of student services is available, including:

• Social services
• Cultural events, and 
• Sports facilities

CEGEPs provide a diverse range of sociocultural, artistic, and community-based activities. The availability of these activities varies by institution, but regardless of where students study, they will definitely discover a variety of activities to their liking.

The cégeps provide career counselling and academic information to students who have questions about their education or their entry into the employment market, and who simply want to learn more about the subject. In addition, career counselling services host events such as job fairs, conferences, workshops, and information sessions. Cégeps maintain close ties with companies and businesses in order to effectively meet the needs of the industry.

The Campus Marie-Victorin residence provides CEGEP students with a nice place to live and study that is close to the classrooms and is safe. Students have access to 250 rooms. The rooms are only for single occupancy and have their own bathroom. A double bed, a work desk, and a small refrigerator with Internet access are provided. On each floor, there is a shared kitchen. Students can prepare their meals using stoves, microwaves, freezers, and lockers. Residents can also relax in front of the television or on their balcony, which is close to their kitchen.

Accommodation listings from the surrounding community are provided by the Student Affairs Department for Off-campus accommodation.

Some of the notable alumni of Cegep Marie – Victorin are Christine Morency (Comedian), Serge Demers (Author), Francisco Randez (Model)